受け持ち
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
charge; assignment; responsibility
Refers to something one is in charge of or responsible for, such as a task, duty, or area of responsibility. Often used in work or organizational contexts.
He is in charge of the entire sales department.
This matter is my responsibility.
Usage patterns
- 受け持ちの〈場所〉the area/class one is in charge of
She is popular in the class she's in charge of.
- 受け持ちが変わるone's assignment/area of responsibility changes
I heard my assignment is changing starting next year.
- 受け持ちを決めるto decide who is in charge of what
We decided at the meeting who would be responsible for each area.
- 〈人〉の受け持ちになるto become someone's charge/responsibility
The new student became his responsibility.